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Dark Sword

Straight Sword -- Tier A

PvE Rating

★★★★★

PvP Rating

★★★★★

Base Damage

198

Weight

5.5

STR / DEX Req

15 / 15

Infusable

Yes

Unique

No

Description

A straight sword wielded by Darkwraiths. Wide horizontal slashes and the Stomp weapon art make it a fearsome PvP choice.

Strengths

  • +Unique Stomp weapon art grants hyper armor on a fast weapon.
  • +Wide horizontal slashes are excellent for rollcatching.
  • +Higher base damage than most straight swords.

Weaknesses

  • -Heavier than other straight swords at 5.5 units.
  • -Higher stat requirements than the Lothric Knight Sword.
  • -Stomp consumes significant FP.

Weapon Art

Stomp -- an unusual weapon art for a straight sword, giving it hyper armor.

Location

Dropped by Darkwraiths in Farron Keep and High Wall of Lothric.

Tips & Strategy

  • 1Stomp weapon art gives hyper armor -- rare for a straight sword.
  • 2Wide horizontal R1 slashes are great for PvP rollcatching.
  • 3Heavy infusion makes it a top strength straight sword.